Reviews

"...We are really enjoying Ace these days and we use so much of what you taught us with him! I am certain he (and we) would not be as well trained and happy had we not met and learned from you! That’s all :) I think about it often so just wanted you to know."

Amber & Jared S.

Ace

Lachlan

"If you work with Jill consider yourself extraordinarily lucky! I've worked with trainers, I've read training/behavior books, I've lived with dogs all my life but I've never met anyone who was so able to get inside a dogs head as Jill.

She's professional, she's funny, she's easy to get along with and I found her to be supportive to both me and my dog. She's a PLEASURE to work with and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Do it for yourself. Do it for your pet!"

Lydia M.

"Teddy, Jerry and I would all like to thank you so very much for the kindness, patience, and encouragement you showed toward us during our training sessions. We came into the process with a scared pup and all the wrong ideas about how we could possibly reach him. As Jerry put it, we were impressed by your approach and the science behind your training methods. They are working! I see a happy, goofy, and much more relaxed pup who seems to be more at ease each day."

Allison F.

Teddy

"I had the pleasure of working with Layne at Peaceable Paws in Maryland. I attended classes as her student, and later I had the opportunity to work with her as part of the training team. Layne has the distinct ability to translate scientific jargon into easily understandable plain language, and she is able to do this in a non-judgmental and highly successful manner. Her kind and gentle approach recognizes the needs of both dogs and their handlers, and her enthusiasm fosters confidence and better relationships in dog-handler relationships. Whether a first-time dog trainer or an experienced training professional, everyone who works with Layne will come away with knowledge, confidence, and a new awareness of the enormous value of force-free, dog-friendly professional training. They’ll also have a darned good time!"

Donna P.

Truman

"I just wanted to say that Jill is awesome! She makes each class a delight for Truman, and he and I are learning so much! We are seeing improvements and the training really clicks when we go home and practice/re-enforce what we have learned."

Noelle V.

Maggie

"...[Maggie] is doing SO well. She's become much more comfortable going out in the world and excitedly whimpers when I put my running shoes on. She's become my new running buddy. She loves to see the leash. I say that she's confidently cautious in the world. She's also been much more comfortable with folks who are not in her immediate family. In the last few weeks, she climbed up on the couch to snuggle with my in laws several times. Thank you for your help with her."

Jill & David M.

Tori

"Had to tell you about Tori’s visit to the vet today. Her 1 year checkup. Not only is she healthy but she was so brave! Only shook at first and then went and sat on the floor with Dr Plott so he could look her over. Took a treat from him. Got shots and labs and was just a star! I am so proud of that little dog... She would not have gotten so social and brave if you had not helped us so much. So thanks from us both."

Sharon M.

"We cannot thank you enough! Both for the training of Nellie, but really for training Kyle and I. You have made our transition into puppy parenthood so seamless that I am already asking Kyle if we can get Nellie a puppy sibling, lol. In all seriousness though, you really have made such an impact on us and we will be forever grateful."

Kyle, Emily & Nellie B.

Sasha

"I totally admire Jill and her team because of their in depth knowledge of how to read dogs´ behaviours. The teams philosophy of training is rooted in positive reinforcement and immediate reward. Sasha, my Maltese, absolutely loves her training sessions with Jill privately in our home or in a group class setting. The atmosphere is always light, safe, sensible and fun for all!"

Heide F.

Rufus

"I highly recommend Jill Freifeld to anyone seeking guidance and understanding regarding their dog. I've rescued Scottish terriers for many years and Jill's counsel has given me many "Aha" moments. Her expertise has given me an opportunity to learn more not only about the world from a dog's perspective, but more about myself and how I can support and enrich my terriers' lives. The challenges I've faced with my very smart, young terrier using what I've learned from Jill has me looking forward to continuing to learn, have fun, and best of all, appreciate my relationship with him."

Maria Y.

Grady

"We started our first dog training class with Layne in 2020 with our dog Grady. It was clear from the start that Layne had a wonderful attitude, patience, and understanding of dogs and how to work with them. Our 1st class went so well that we decided to take 2 more classes, and we enrolled our other dog Cash as well. By the end of the classes we had truly gained a greater understanding of how to work with our dogs, increase our bond with them, and have Layne as a resource in the future if any questions were to arise. We highly recommend Layne for classes and how to understand and work with your dog to make them a successful and positive part of your life."

Morgan K.